Politics

Elections 2016: Carly Fiorina May Run for Presidential GOP Candidate

The former CEO of tech company Hewlett-Packard said she will most likely run for the GOP presidential ticket in 2016, promising a decision in April or May.

Harry Reid Retirement: Republican or Democrat, a Latino May Get 2016 Nevada Senate Seat

There may be a good chance that the next elected official to fill retiring U.S. Senator Harry Reid's congressional seat will be Latino.

FCC's Tom Wheeler Confident Net Neutrality Rules Will Defeat Court Challenges

Tom Wheeler, Chairman of the FCC, expressed confidence late in the week after the first lawsuit against the agency's new, stronger Net Neutrality-mirroring Open Internet policy was filed.

Latino Evangelicals' Trailblazing Vote Against Supporting Capital Punishment

The National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC), in a unanimous vote, has come together to urge their 3,000 member congregations to help put and end capital punishment across the country.

Republican 2016 Presidential Candidates: GOP Hopefuls Weigh In on Immigration Reform, Some Have Shifting Views

Potential Republican presidential nominees are now realizing the issue of immigration will be an important one in the upcoming 2016 election, and some are changing views accordingly.

Mexico Pledges Major Pollution Cuts by 2030

Pledging to cut greenhouse gas and short-lived climate pollutants 25 percent by 2030, Mexico has become the first developing nation to submit pollutant reduction goals for next fall's climate change talks, which, will be held in Paris.

Immigrant Drownings In Rio Grande Increase As U.S. Border Patrol Efforts Expand

In the wake of an increase in Mexican immigrants discovered having drowned trying to cross into South Texas, the U.S. Border Patrol has expanded its search-and-rescue teams to better monitor the area.

Guatemala Authorities Arrest Gang Member Suspected of Killing Journalist

Guatemala President Otto Perez Molina announced on Friday an alleged gang member who had been suspected of ordering the recent killing of a young journalist has been arrested.

Argentina-UK Relations 2015: Russia Denies Supersonic Bomber Deal With Argentina But 'Ready to Discuss' It

Although Russia has yet to hold any official negotiations regarding the leasing of a dozen supersonic bombers to Argentina, a senior government official has announced that the country would in fact be willing to consider such a deal in the future.

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Plans to Give Obama Anti-US Petition

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who has mometarily stepped aside from accusing the U.S. of trying to undermine his socialist country and readying his military in the event of a U.S.-based attack, is preparing to give President Barack Obama a gift.

Immigration News: US Circuit Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Mexican's Torture Claim

Regarding the plight of foreigners claiming torture in their home countries, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has stated that it is neither the responsibility of the petitioner nor of the government to determine if it is indeed safe for them to return to another part of the country rather than where their torture occurred

Zambrano-Montes Shooting Update: Washington Governor Refuses to Remove Prosecutor From Police Shooting Probe

Governor Jay Inslee of Washington state has denied a request made by a Latino advocacy group Consejo Latino to remove Franklin County Prosecutor Shawn Sant from an investigation into the Feb. 10 deadly shooting of a Mexican orchard worker named Antonio Zambrano-Montes.

Ted Cruz on Immigration: GOP Presidential Candidate Finds Trouble With the Spanish Language

U.S. Presidential candidate Ted Cruz has received criticism for his Spanish-language campaign advertisement despite making controversial comments about individuals with bilingual education.

Obama Praises HBO's 'The Wire' as Bipartisan Panel Talks Criminal Justice

President Barack Obama this week heaped praise on HBO's critically acclaimed television series "The Wire," calling it one not just of the greatest TV shows ever, but also one of the greatest "pieces of art" of the last couple of decades.

Immigration Executive Action: House Democrats Release 'Toolkit' for Eligible DACA, DAPA Immigrant Applicants

Although President Barack Obama's latest deferred action programs have been temporarily blocked, House Democrats are still calling for eligible undocumented immigrants to prepare their paperwork ahead of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) application launch.

Washington, D.C.Gun Laws: Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Jim Jordan Introduce Bill to Repeal Washington, D.C. Gun Control Laws

Sen. Marco Rubio and House Rep. Jim Jordan teamed up on Thursday to introduce legislation that would drastically roll back the District of Columbia's strict gun laws.

GOP Latino Outreach: Latino-Owned Businesses Are 'Backbone' to US Economy, Says RNC Chairman Reince Priebus at USHCC Summit

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus identified the backbone of the U.S. economy has been supported by Latino-owned businesses.

Hillary Clinton Email: 65 Percent of Americans Say Former Secretary of State's Email Scandal Didn't Affect Opinion

In recent reports, Hillary Clinton has admitted to using a private email address during her time as Secretary of State, sparking an investigation in finding out why she used a private account and what was discussed.

Republicans Pass Senate Budget Plan That Cuts Spending and Dismantles Obamacare

Following a marathon of amendment votes, the Senate approved a Republican budget resolution just after 3:30 a.m. Friday morning.

Harry Reid Retiring in 2016: Senate Minority Leader, Nevada Democrat Announces Retirement

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid announced his retirement and will not seek re-election in 2016. In a video message titled "Thank You!" Reid said his facial injuries result him to have "little down time" and take into consideration several issues.
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